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Last updated: April 1, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NHL Midweek Action & Goaltender Brawls

The Metropolitan Division saw unusual extracurricular activity Tuesday night as Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin traded blows with Devils counterpart Jacob Markstrom midway through the third period of New York's decisive 4-1 victory over New Jersey. Elsewhere in the league, Buffalo center Sam Carrick sustained an arm injury during a physical altercation with Islanders captain Anders Lee, illustrating the heightened tensions across the league schedule.

Capitals Clinch Playoff Push & Scoring Milestones

On the scoring front, Alex Ovechkin notched two goals against the Flyers, pushing him past the 30-goal threshold for an unprecedented 20th time in his career as the Capitals secured a 6-4 win in Philadelphia. This latest milestone further solidifies the Great Eight's standing as the NHL's premier goal-scorer in the modern era.